HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/11/2011PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
July 11, 2011
4:50 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Ca11: Members: Chairperson Steve Schmitt
David Jones
Harold Getty
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to perform the recruitment process and appoint up to twelve
Reserve Police Officers to the Reserve Unit of the Police Department —
Submitted by Dan Trelka, Safety Services Director.
ADJOURNMENT
Suzy Schares
City Clerk
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CITY OF WATERLOO
Committee Communication
Finance and Public Safety Committee Meeting: 07/11/11
Created on 07/5/11
Dept. Head Signature: Dan Trelka, Director of Safety Services
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SUBJECT: Permission to perform the recruitment process and appoint up to
twelve Reserve Police Officers to the Reserve Unit of the Police Department.
Submitted by: Dan Trelka, Director of Safety Services
Recommended City Council Action: Grant permission to begin recruitment
process and appoint up to twelve Reserve Police Officers to the Reserve Unit.
Summary Statement: We have numerous reserve officer positions open due to
recent resignations from the unit. We would request permission to begin the
recruitment process to facilitate up to twelve replacements.
Expenditure Required: Yes
Source of Funds: Funds Allocated from the FY12 budget.
Policy Issue: None
Alternative: None
Background Information: The Police Department has had an active Reserve Unit
since 1958. We try to maintain an active unit with up to twenty-four members. At this
time the unit has twelve active members.